I notice, I wonder, It reminds me of

Many field instructors cite this Routine for Exploration as their most effective teaching tool. It helps students develop a curious mindset and provides language tools to actively and directly engage with the natural world. These are important skills students can carry away and apply in any natural setting. Using this routine makes any field experience more student- and nature-centered. After introducing it, instructors can ask students to apply the routine to deepen their understanding of the natural world during any part of a field experience.

Students will:

Increase curiosity for and directly engage with aspects of the natural world.

Make observations, ask questions, and relate findings to past experiences.

Learn that descriptive observations are distinct from statements of opinion or identification.

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